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live, even though they die; and
whoever lives by believing in
me will never die. Do you
believe this? (John 11:25-26
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(Photograph taken at Laerskool Atokias
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12 December 2014

12 DECEMBER 2014

NEWS

Safe at Leboeng this

Christmas

Sekhukhune
District
welcomes
the festive
season

Captain Solomon Moholane - Station Commander

The festive season is one of the special times when family, friends and colleagues
get a chance to come together and reunite after been apart to different places,such
as either to workplaces, school etc.
The most important thing is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the ending
of the year. As the station commander of Leboeng SAPS I would like to wish all the
people a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
During this festive season as the Police we will not tolerate any criminal activities
in our policing precinct. People who engage in criminal element will face the law. We
further advice our communities not to walk alone during the night especially ladies
because they sometimes become the victims of crimes.
We are going to monitor the taverns within our policing area that they operate
within the prescribed times and comply with the liquor act. We are going to intensify
our patrols and high police visibility within our policing area to make sure that the
people who are in or visited our policing area feel safe and are indeed safe.

Executive Mayors
Christmas message

he year 2014 as nature will dictate, had its own achievements and challenges
for different families and Institutions. For others, it was a good year full of
achievements and blessings, for others it was a year full of misfortunes and
miseries. I take this opportunity to congratulate those who succeeded in their various
endeavors such as business, academic, family and further encourage them to
achieve more going forward into the New Year.
I equally take this opportunity to encourage those who struggled to actualize their
dreams and aspirations under this imminent year. We sent comforting words to those
who lost their love ones in 2014; we say your loss is our loss. Above all, the year
2014 will be remembered in the annals of history as the year South Africa
commemorated the first anniversary of the passing of its greatest sons and father of
the nation first democratically elected president of South Africa Mr Nelson Rolihlahla
Mandela. It is equally heartening to see our social partners such as traditional
leaders, business chambers, civil society etc, and steadfastly working hand in hand
with government to address developmental issues. We value such partnership
cognizant of the fact that development needs participation of all social partners.
We notice with sadness the ongoing loss of lives on our roads. And our message
is that - one life is one too many. We appeal to road users to obey and observe all the
rules of the road including speed limits. Equally disturbing is the number of incidence
of violence unleashed by people on each other during festive. It appears the main
cause of this anomaly is alcohol abuse. We call upon our people to respect life and
treat each other with respect, comradeship and love. We say no to senseless
murders, assaults and violence within our communities.
We call on parents and shebeen/tavern owners to be very strict on alcohol sale to
children under age of 18. Let us protect our youth and guide them to a bright future
full of hope and possibilities. On that note, we once more wish our matriculates best
of luck with their much awaited 2014 final results. We are confident they will surpass
the much published success of 2013 and achieve the 80% earmarked for the
Limpopo Province. The district and its local municipalities have established bursary
funds, needy and deserving learners are encouraged to visit municipal offices to
apply.
Our Districts emergency hotline 0800 33 00 22 is readily available 24/7. During
this festive season, all of us who can, and are able to, are compelled to lend a hand
to those individuals and families that are unable to support themselves, and to show
compassion to children that do not have clothes, something to eat or a simple gift to
bring a smile to their little faces.

On behalf of the District Municipality, I Cllr Mogobo David

Magabe, the Executive Mayor, wish you a Merry Christmas and
Prosperous New Year. Do not Drink and Drive & Arrive Alive!

12 DECEMBER 2014

Advertorial

Dwarsrivier Mine
Aiming for zero
Dwarsrivier Mine helps TCM aim for zero
stigma and zero discrimination

Above: Lighting a candle

- Cllr. BM Ncongwane
and Mr Remember
Mmbengwa

I cant change my HIV status but you

can change your attitude was the
message at Coromandel last week
Thursday. The crowd was told to
remember that you are either infected
or affected in some or other way by the
HIV pandemic.
On 4 December 2014 Dwarsrivier Mine
took hands with Thaba Chweu
Municipality (TCM) and other
stakeholders to host the annual HIV/
Aids Awareness Day.
The event came short on the heels of
World Aids Day on Monday 1 December
and the focus fell on Getting to Zero.
This means zero stigma and zero
discrimination.
Various messages of support were
delivered and included messages from
the Department of Education, the SAPS,
Mayihlasele Izazi, Agri Aids SA and Dr
Mokoena.
Mr. Remember Mmbengwa, SD
Manager from Dwarsrivier Mine

emphasised that a healthy lifestyle should

not only be part of HIV positive peoples
lives.
Taking care of yourself includes making sure
that your blood sugar levels are tested
regularly, your blood pressure is checked
often and that you follow a healthy exercise
routine and diet.
TCM Executive Mayor, Cllr. BM
Ncongwanedelivered the keynote address.
He also helped to launch the TCM Support
Group for people living with HIV/Aids.
A ceremonial candle lighting took place and
everyone lit their candle in remembrance
of those who died because HIV/Aids.
Dwarsrivier Mine also delivered special
Christmas packs, blankets and sanitary pads
to learners that were identified within the
areas local schools.
During the course of the day, people were
able to visit the US Aid for Farm Workers
stalls to get an overall health check-up.
The function ended with a warm meal being
served to everyone present.

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Thousands gather for last

bakkie draw
Mr Justice Sekgala from Bothashoek was the lucky winner of the last
NP 200 bakkie in the Supa Save Win a Bakkie Competition for the
year. The draw took place on 6 December 2014.
The store gave away three bakkies in Burgersfort and one in Polokwane
during the course of the year.
The crowd that gathered outside Supa Save was kept entertained by
Baby Mokoko and lots of give-aways.
Apart from the bakkie that was won, items such as refrigerators and
even trailers were given away. All the winners over the course of the
attended the draw and celebrated their good fortune together.
Supa Save would like to thank everyone who entered the competition
and attended the draw. They are inviting their customers to keep their
eyes open for big things coming in 2015.
Mr Justice Sekgala won the bakkie.
In the draw,
second place
received R10
000 and third
place R5 000.

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Free!

Further education is now a reality for the

people of Tubatse.
On Saturday 6 December 2014 the first
Learning Lab was opened at Tubatse
Crossing Mall. The lab is funded by the
Siyakha Education Trust.
People can register at the Lab for various
courses. The opportunity to study will be
given on a first come, first serve basis
and people will be placed on a waiting
list. That is why it is important to register

as soon as possible.
Students will be able to choose from an
ICDL course, Health and Safety
Workshop, Business Communication
Workshop and a Get Ready for Matric
2015 Workshop.
The launch of the Lab included a visit
from General Knowledge and his team.
Bogwasha Primary Schools choir, Gangs
of Instrumentals and NRG perfomed at
the launch.

NEWS

12 DECEMBER 2014

Seniors kuier by Badplaas

Burgersfort se senior burgers het onlangs hul jaarlikse uitstappie na
Badplaas gehad.
Die groep bedank graag Isabel Naude wat ten spyte van
gesondheidsprobleme seker gemaak het dat hulle n onvergeetlike
tyd het. Hulle s ook dankie vir elkeen wat n bydrae gemaak het. Die
lysie is te lank om op te noem, maar elkeen word onthou en
waardeer. n
Spesiale dank aan
die Rotarirs en
Badplaas Aventura
vir die gebruik van
die fasiliteite en die
voorbereiding van
die kos. (Fotos en
inligting: Ansie
Viljoen)

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Prizes for
Joshua
Generation

Junior and Senior Sport Girl and Boy were Phenyo

Nkoana, Isreal Cheloane, Kon de Wet, Paballo Metsi.
Above: Outstanding Academic
Achievements and their names
are as follows: Shannon Choto,
Lesego Maribe, Khutso
Lekalakala, Ado Bhembe, Zinhle
Mapanga, Khutso Mphahlele and
Nokutenda Zvinodavanhu.

Photographs &
information: Joshua
Generation

Joshua Generation recently held their prize giving ceremony.

Learners were rewarded for their participation in sport, academic
achievements as well as general Christian character traits.

Soccer winners were Shannon Choto, Blessing Phiri,

Tlhokomelo Nakedi and Nerine van Wyk.

Outstanding Christian Character awards went to Nola

Mamogobo, Nokotenda Zvindavanhu, Nerine van Wyk,
Marley Modiba and Gareth Moyo

The His Servants Award went to

Boithekgo Makua.

The learners above received trophies for Accumulative Scriptures.

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Advertorial

The year of Heroes at Tubatse Chrome

Going for a green

economy
Tubatse Chrome, one of the Samancor Chrome
Smelting Operations situated in Steelpoort,
Limpopo has undertaken a commitment of choice
to preserve the environment by harvesting the
waste heat from the smelting operations and
generate electricity. The company still prides itself
with the production of charge chrome (core
business) that enables the creation of a strong,
clean and safe stainless steel that adds lasting
value for a brighter future, in a true sense that
supports sustainability initiatives.
The Green Economy Project was approved early
2011 and the design work commenced promptly.
The civil construction work commenced late 2012
and the mechanical assemblies continued until
May 2014. A total of six Heat Recovery Steam
Generators (HRSGs) were built with a total
capacity of 146t/h of steam and 2 x 15MW TurboGenerator units. To further preserve the
environment in terms of water consumption,
Tubatse opted for Air Cooled Condensers with
frequency controls for efficient operation. The
plant has its own Reverse Osmosis (RO) water
treatment plant which feeds from treated water
pumped through boreholes and plant recycle to
further reduce ground water contaminations
from our operations.
The plant has capacity to generate 216GWh of
power per annum with a saving of approximately
126 000t of coal, reducing the carbon footprint
by approximately 200 000t CO2e per annum.
There is no generation of extra waste gas, slag,
dust or other harmful gases. These aspects
together with the reduced dust to the gas
handling plant render the project compliant to

the requirements of the Clean Development

Mechanism (CDM): Saving energy; reduced blow
down; high technology; good economic efficiency;
low energy consumption; low pollution and full
exertion of the advantage of human resources
The commissioning of the plant commenced
February 2014, with two boilers located at the
West Plant. The rest of the 4 boilers were
commissioned in June 2014. Turbine 1 was
synchronised for the 1st time on 23 March 2014
and generated a maximum of 16.5MW (Peak) on
18 September 2014!! Turbine 2 was synchronised
on 25 June 2014 and generated a maximum of
15.3MW (Peak) on 28 November 2014. The
optimisation processes are underway to ensure we
reach our milestone of 30MW continuous
generation.
The project has had a significant impact in the
social challenges of the Greater Tubatse
community. Over 20 individuals were trained in
basic skills in various disciplines including fitting,
electrical, welding etc. Over 50% of the capital
spent on the project was spent locally with ad hoc
work given to the local Greater Tubatse
contractors. The project has resulted in permanent
employment of 35 personnel including crafts,
operators and supervisors.
We take pride in leading the ferrochrome industry
in the waste heat recovery projects to generate
electricity. It is a STRIDE from the commitment of
sustainable development and positioning of our
business to be technologically competitive in our
processes.
(Article: Michael Ngobeni, Ops Manager (PGP/PSP/
WTP)

One of the teams working on the Green Economy Project.

The Plant
has taken
shape over
the last year
and is now a
beacon next
to the older
buildings at
Tubatse
Chrome near
Steelpoort.

Employees commemorate
World Aids Day
On the 1st of December, employees at Tubatse
Chrome commemorated World AIDS Day with a
motivational talk given by Ms. Sizi Mnisi, a young
woman living with HIV/AIDS. The message
Dont discriminate, if youre not infected, you
are affected really hit home as many of us do
not realise the impact that this dreaded disease
has on our lives even if we are not infected.

Tubatse Chrome wishes all a blessed Christmas and prosperous New Year!

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Advertorial

The year of Heroes at Tubatse Chrome

Celebrating long service and excellent work

The prestigious Tubatse Gala Evening was held
in November at the Tubatse Chrome Club. The
purpose of this annual function is to acknowledge
employees outstanding achievements in their
various areas of work throughout the year as well
as honour those employees with 10 35 years
of service.
The following employees received awards in their
respective categories:
Best Engineer Charles Christmas; Best
Supervisor Herman Venter; Best SHEQ
Practitioner Maryna Herman; Best Artisan
Mpho Mashabela; Best SME Operator Lucas
Tshoma and Oupa Ndimandze; Best Operator
Edwin Lingwati and Lazarus Mogoane; Best
Support Service employee Thomas Harmse and
Best Safety Rep George Mabagoane. The
coveted Employee of the Year award went to
Peter Coetzee for his outstanding work at the East
Plant Department.
The following employees were acknowledged for
their Long service to the company:
10 years: Anton van Niekerk; Arrie Heyl;
Bafuwang Moganedi; Dickson Jamela; Driekus
Oosthuizen; Jaco Myburgh; Jorrie JOrdaan;
Patrick Sibanyoni; Phillip Simenti; Onimus
Kgatuke; Richard Maraba; Rudi Stoltz and Simon
Masilela.
15 Years: Albert Sekopa; Cederick Mndebele;
Hannelie Venter; Linda Visagie; Nelom Mojalefa;
Simon Rantho and Ngwalebotse Serage.
25 years: Sidwell Maloma and Willie Abrie
30 years: Petrus Nkosi and Jan Molapo
35 years: Ina McCarthy; Jerry Mtsweni and
Thomas Mampa

Mr. Peter Coetzee from East Plant was the Ms. Ina McCarthy, Mr Jerry Mtsweni and Mr. Thomas Mampa all
Employee of the Year. Mr. Andor Esbach, have 35 years service with the company. With them are Mr Andor
Esbach and Mr Andries Nieuwoudt.
General Manager at Tubatse Chrome
handed him his trophy and certificate.

Mr Sidwell Maloma has 25 years

service.
Below: Employees with 10 year
service.

Movember for cancer awareness

During Prostate Cancer
Awareness month in November,
male employees were
challenged to participate in the
Movember challenge. To show

their support of finding a cure for

Prostate cancer and overall male
health being, employees had to
grow a moustache for the whole
month.

Employees with 15 years service: Albert Sekopa, Cedrick Mndebele,

Hannelie Venter, Linda Visagie, Nelom Mojalefa, Simon Rantho and
Ngwalebotse Serage.

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Advertorial

The year of Heroes at Tubatse Chrome

Looking after
employees well-being

Employees could
have various health
checks done.

On the 2nd and 3rd of

December, Avoir
Medical Aid brokers in
association with
Medshield, Discovery
Health and the
Department of Health
hosted a Wellness Day
on site. Employees were
encouraged to have
their blood pressure,
glucose levels and Body
Mass Index tested to
name but a few. VCCT
was also available. The
event was well
attended, with over 200
employees who want to
be proactive in
managing their health.

Women reach out to community

As part of community
outreach, the Women
in Chrome Committee
visited the grade 8 and
grade 9 girl learners of
Makopole II Secondary.
Members of the
committee inspired
girls to remain focused
at school; to remember
their self-worth and to
never doubt their
capabilities, despite
problems they might
experience.

Building team
spirit with action
and food
During September and October, the
employees were invited to enjoy the day
getting know their peers from different
departments.
The CU and below employees were
challenged both physically and mentally
during their Step Up teambuilding activity.
Activities included a Big Swing; a foefie slide;
and target shooting to mention but a few.
After the festivities of the day, employees
were treated to delicious meal at the Club.
The D and E levels participated in a Tubatse
Chef competition where their culinary skills
were put to the test. Employees were given
free range to create their own 3-course meal
using only the ingredients given in the
Mystery box.
A fun time was held by all; with Nico
Panagio keeping the sprits up and Chef Tian
providing the employees with some great
cooking tips.
Action was the key during the Step Up team
building activity. Creating their own meal from
a mystery box was also great fun.

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12 DECEMBER 2014

The year of Heroes at Tubatse Chrome

Employees make a difference

In an effort to increase group cohesion,
employees on the D-band level have been divided
into groups made up of members from disciplines
within the company. Each team then has to
identify a need in the surrounding communities
and address that need as best they can. Team
Dragos installed a water pump to the jojo tank at
a church in Eerstegeluk. The Moral Advocates:
donated study guides to schools in the area
including: Kgahlanong; Lehlaba; Makopole;
Mashupye and Seokgomo

Planting a legacy
Arbor Day Celebrations
This years Arbour Day celebrations, themed Plant a Legacy saw
employees plant over sixty Fever trees along the walkway to the
CRP. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all, improving team
spirit as well as making our world a bit greener.

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15

Wildevy Manne
sluit die jaar af
Die Wildevy Manne het verlede week Saterdag,
6 Desember hul jaar afgesluit met n heerlike
kuier by PLM Boerdery.
Die manne het hul gesinne saamgebring en
daar is gekuier en weggel aan garnale en
varkribbetjies.
Die vure het hoog gebrand en almal kon lekker
gesellig verkeer.
Hannes Venter, die
uittredende voorsitter
het n vinnige oorsig
Die Wildevy Manne het onlangs hul nuwe bestuur vir 2015 gekies.
Hulle is bo: Willem Montgomery, Jan Britz, Jacques Gouws, Thinus
Labuschagne, Dewald Pretorius en Hannes Venter.

van die jaar gegee en almal bedank vir hul

bydraes deur die jaar.
Die mans het ook tydens die aand n geskenkie
vanaf die Wildevy Manne aan hul vrouens of
meisies oorhandig. Die planne vir 2015 is reeds
daar en die gemeenskap kan uitsien na wat
die manne beplan. Hou volgende jaar die pers
dop vir meer oor wat gaan gebeur.

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NEWS

ASA Metals commemorate World Aids Day

On Friday, the 4th of December, ASA
Metals commemorated World Aids
Day. Various wellness programmes
were available for employees.
The SHEQ Manager, Mr Prince
Mkhonto (photo bottom left) gave an
inspirational message to all the
employees who attended the
function. Everyone was entertained
by the ASA Metals choir.
During the function certificates were
handed over to the three Top Peer
Educators at ASA Metals. Mr Elneth
Thulare received a Certificate of
appreciation for his valuable
contribution towards the HIV/Aids
awareness programmes launched at
ASA Metals. Afterwards, Mr Prince
Mkhonto and the NUM and Numsa
shop stewards lit a candle in memory
of those who lost their lives to this
disease.

Liana Thomas and Betta

Mahlokoane.

Diboneng Kgwetiane with Liana

Thomas.

Mr Elneth Thulare received a

Certificate of appreciation.
(Photographs & article: ASA Metals)

William Matlole and Liana

Thomas.

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Winners smile all the

way with Tubatse
SUPERSPAR

Mr Doctor Madlopa wond an iron. It was

handed to him by Ms Florence Modingwana
from Spar.

Tubatse SUPERSPAR is currently running their Hit the Jackpot

competition and lucky shoppers can walk away with prizes ranging from
shopping vouchers to the big prize - a VW Polo.
Mr Nkoana Ntoampe (photo on the right) was one of the lucky winners. He
won a mountain bike. It was handed over by Ms Trafer Kwete.
All the competition details are in store and customers can enter as may
times as they like to help increase their chances of winning the big price.
(Photgraphs and information: Tubatse SUPERSPAR)

Ms Mmaleeto Ngcongwane received a R500 voucher from Ms

Itumeleng Mampshe from Spar.

Mr Moses Komane received a R500

shopping voucher from Ms. Selena
Nyundu from Tubatse SUPERSPAR.

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NEWS

Arrive Alive
Local Marathon runner and
motivational speaker, Danil Makua
(Marathon) would like to wish
everyone a safe festive season.
Dont drink and drive, pedestrians
should not just walk accross the
street, do not speed and rest enough
when traveling.
May everyone have blessed
Christmas and all safely return home
in 2015.

Please note that Platinum

Gazettes office will be
closed from 12 December
2014 and will open again
on 5 January 2015.

Watervalsrivier Geloftefeesvieringe 2014

Die Geloftefees-vieringe in die vallei is
gewoonlik die hoogtepunt van die valleiers se
jaar. Lank voor die tyd word koekies en beskuit
gebak en relings getref vir tente en karavane,
vertel Elize Ballack.
Feesganger tant Hennie Naud het in
Desember die jaar voor sy 1geword het,
(gebore 25Mei 1925), vir die eerste maal die
fees bygewoon. Sedertien het sy nog nooit die
geleentheid gemis nie. Vanjaar sal dit haar
90ste bywoning van die Watervalsrivier
Geloftefees-vieringe wees.
Vanjaar herdenk die Watervalsriviervallei
gemeenskap die Bloedrivier-gelofte vir die
95ste keer. Die eerste twee jaar (1920 en 1921)
is dit in die eertydse Buffelsvleij skooltjie in die
vallei gevier. Sedertien word die herdenkings
gevier op die perseel wat steeds, tot vandag in
gebruik is, die Feeshuis.
Die Watervalsriviervallei Geloftefees perseel is
presies halfpad tussen Lydenburg en
Burgersfort gele. Die eerste feeshuis is uit sink
gebou deur onder andere Martiens van
Rensburg en Koos Naud.
Gedurende 1948 word die feeshuis herbou met
bakstene wat deur Dirk Winterbach gemaak is.
Die totale boukoste van die gebou het 600
beloop. In die vroer jare van die herdenkings
is daar nog met ossewaens gekamp. Waens is
dan netjies in n laervorm gerangskik onder
toesig van die kampkommandant. Om 4uur op
die oggend van die 16de is saluutskote
afgevuur in n suidelike rigting na die berg toe.
Die geleentheid is eerbiedig deur skriflesing
en gebed. Die laer vandag is meer modern,
maar word steeds getrek, en sekere tradisies
steeds gehandhaaf.

Hoekom klou ons nog steeds aan die

herdenking van Geloftedag? Is dit nie dalk n
verkramptevasklou aan n stuk verdelende
Afrikaner geskiedenis nie? As mens kyk na die
geskiedenis en die aanloop van gebeure tot die
nag van 16Desember 1838besef ons
weereens, dat dit di beslissende slag was in
die wordings-geskiedenis van die Afrikaner.
Ons herdenk dit dus as n geloofsdaad, waar
die Trekkers hul swakheid en afhanklikheid
erken het, en waar hul nederig bondgenootskap
gesoek het by God. Bloedrivier word dus nie
beskou as n oorwinning van wit oor swart nie,
maar as n oorwinning van Christelike orde oor
chaos en doodslag. (Artikel: Elize Ballack)
Hierdie jaar lyk ons program as volg, almal word
uitgenooi.
SATERDAG 13 DESEMBER
Laertrek onder leiding van Albert Winterbach,
kampkommandant. 14:00 Potjiekos ete almal eet
saam; 18:00 Boeredans in die saal.
SONDAG 14 DESEMBER
08:30 Biduur; 10:00 Vertrek na waterval neem
eie goed saam vir brunch by die water; 18:00 Bring
en braai by die saal pap sous en kole voorsien
MAANDAG 15 DESEMBER
11:00 Boeresport; 18:00 Toneel: Waar die klokkie
lui. Toegang R10
DINSDAG 16 DESEMBER
04:00 Saluutskote; 08:00 DVD in die saal; 09:00
Erediens Ds Willie Botha Algemene vergadering
volg die diens; 13:00 Gesamentlike ete onder die
boom (toegang: bring n gereg); 18:00 Speletjie aand
WOENSDAG 17 DESEMBER
Laer afbreek.
Kontak vir Dirk Winterbach (voorsitter) op 082 886
2012 of vir Albert Winterbach (kampkommandant)
op 079 508 3960 vir verdere inligting.

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Advertorial

TRP - one of the leaders of the pack

As in all the previous events, Two Rivers Platinum employees
came out in full force to support the Sekhukhune District Municipality Executive Mayors Annual Marathon last weekend. Two
Rivers Platinum is one
of the founding members of this event. Two
Rivers sponsored the
10km water point
where the coldest water and refreshing
sport drinks were
handed out to the runners. Besides the water point sponsorship,
Two Rivers Platinum
contributed R20 000
towards the Executive
Mayors Bursary Fund
which enables identified learners from
poor backgrounds to
further their studies at
institutions of higher
learning.

Healthy employees are

the key to success
On 3 and 4 November TRP held Wellness
Days. The aim of this was to promote
awareness of HIV and Aids, the dangers of
high or low blood pressure, glucose levels
and the advantages of a healthy body,
cholesterol levels and the importance of
eye sight. The dangers of substance abuse
were also highlighted to encourage
employees to test and know their HIV
status.
The activities were hosted at the Main
Portal Auditorium and consisted of the
following: (HCT) HIV counseling and
testing, Blood Pressure testing, Dental
care, Glucose testing, TB screening,
Audiologist, Occupational Hygienist
Department, Eye sight testing, Dietitian,
BMI measuring, Platinum Health and
Medshield information sessions.

Caring for communities health

A HCT campaing was launched at
Steelpoort Park on the Maremele
School playground. With the help of the
Ga-Rantho local clinic TB screening
were glucose testing was done.
The Aurum Institute conducted HCT
and Blood Pressure testing. Avoir
offered their support on the day and
Medshield Medical Aid sponsored the
event with gifts which were presented
to the participants after testing. The
aim of the event was to make people
aware of their HIV status and to teach
them to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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12 DECEMBER 2014

NEWS

Reaching out to the children of Apiesdoring

On Saturday last week Pastor Lifi Tlaka hosted an outreach to the children of
Apiesdoring.
The group gathered at the sports grounds and despite experiencing challenges
such as a failure of sound equipment and delayed transport, they enjoyed
themselves thoroughly.
The children were entertained with various games such as sack race and egg
and spoon races. Although fun was what drew the children there, it was not only
games being played. During the day Pastor Lifi also spread the word of God to
the children and they were encouraged to speak out against abuse and violence.
Pastor Lifi thanked everyone who contributed towards the success of the day.
Thanks to the
donations he
received, the
children could be
fed before going
home at the end of
the day.

VACANCIES: METALLURGICAL PLANT PERSONNEL

Phokathaba Platinum (Pty) Ltd is an incorporated Joint Venture Company established
under the Shareholders Agreement between Limpopo Platinum Holdings,
Maandagshoek Community and Smokey Hills Platinum (Pty) Ltd. The Company
operates the Smokey Hills Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province in close proximity to
Burgersfort and has plans to re-start the mine after it has been in care and maintenance
for the past 2 years. Accordingly, the Company invites applications from suitable
qualified persons for the following positions in the Metallurgical Plant:

Management

Administration

Laboratory

Metallurgist
Plant Manager

Administrative Secretary
Safety and Systems

Laboratory Supervisors

Engineering Superintendent

Coordinator
Driver

Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Superintendent

Cost Control Data Clerk

Stores Assistant

Process Superintendent

Materials Controller

Production

Engineering

Control Room Operator

Boilermaker

Production Operator - Crushers

Production Assistant - Crushers

Diesel Mechanic
Electrician

Production Assistant - Dms

Production Operator - Mill

Engineering Assistant (Electrician)

Engineering Assistant Boilermaker

Production Assistant - Mill

Production Attendant - Flotation
Production Assistant - Reagents

Engineering Assistant Fitter

Engineering Foreman Mechanical
Fitter

Shift Superintendent

Instrument Technician
Maintenance Coordinator

Electrical / Instrumentation Foreman

CLOSING DATE: 10 January 2015

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please mark your application
in bold and clear at the top of the first page of your application/CV to indicate the
position(s) you are applying for. Please note appointments for these positions will be
made from January to March 2015. Should you not hear from us within a month after
March 2015, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
In terms of the Companys Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to
applicants from the designated groups.
Please e-mail your CV to recruitment@platinumaus.com or Fax to 013 230 7450

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Platinum Gazette

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6. Persoonlik/
Personal
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4. Oornag
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Contact: Mr MM Mmaboko
Tel: 072 326 8057; Whatsapp: 071 279
0078; Fax: 086 691 1833;
E-mail: mosmocc@gmail.com
Office @ Riba Cross next to Sasko Bakery

The ASA Metals Smelter and its subsidiary, Dilokong Chrome Mine, are situated in the eastern limb
of the Bushveld Ingneous Complex (BIC), where some 83% of the worlds chrome reserves are
located. The key to our ongoing success has been continuous innovation and development. These
endeavours include: A chromium production mine An ore beneficiation plant Pelletising and
sinter plant Four 66 MVA production furnaces. These exciting developments have necessitated
the employ of only the best the mining profession has to offer. Join us at our operation, close to
the rapidly expanding town of Burgersfort in the Limpopo Province.

Mechanical Foremans Smelter Engineering

Role Purpose: Ensuring the optimum availability of specified engineering equipment at the
lowest cost and at the optimum reliability levels.
Role Responsibilities: Read and interpret mechanical and structural steel drawings
Ensure that day to day performance is measured and reviewed and corrective actions initiated and monitored. Ensure that an ongoing team and individual performance measurement and review takes place within the section Ensure day to day resources is effectively
and efficiently utilised Improving the overall performance of the work place to ensure optimum service delivery Advises on equipment replacement when needed Schedules the
use of resources on a day to day basis Conducting fault finding on specified equipment and
executing repairs or replacements Conducts on job coaching.
Requirements: NQF Level 5 qualification in the Mechanical field or National Diploma
Trade test qualified: Boilermaker/Fitter At least 3 years experience in the engineering
environment as a Foreman. Experience in arc furnaces will be an advantage Supervisory
qualification. Knowledge of the Quality Management Systems. Ability to perform inspections to comply with legal requirements The ability to facilitate effective and action oriented
performance review activities involving all required stakeholders. Drivers licence and own
transport.
General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to historically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may
be one of themethods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers a
competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position. The Company reserves the
right not to appoint.
Please forward your application, stating which position you are applying for by e-mail:
mmabuza@asametals.co.za
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after the closing date must
accept that their applications were not successful.

Closing date: 24 December 2014

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Kennisgewing/Notice
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION (EA)
ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION (EA) IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (NEMA), 1998: NG R. 543 AND 544 FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PROPOSED 132kV/33kV TWO RIVERS
SUBSTATION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW 12 KM LONG 132 kV
POWER LINE FROM THE PROPOSED 132kV/33kV TWO RIVERS SUBSTATION TO
THE PROPOSED 132kV/33 kV KAMENI SUBSTATION WITHIN THE GREATER
TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY IN THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE
This serves as notification that on 20/11/2014 the Department of Environmental Affairs
(DEA) granted an EA for the above mentioned project : DEA REF: 14/12/16/3/3/1/965 &
NEAS REF: DEA/EIA/0002010/2013
A copy of the EA detailing the DEAs reasons for granting the EA for the above
mentioned proposed activity as well as a copy of simplified EA Appeal procedures may
be obtained from Tikamupo Environmental Consultancy on request.
Should you need a copy of the EA, please contact T.R. Tshivhandekano on the following
contact details:
Postal Address: Box 6775, Thohoyandou, 0950;
Cell: (082 335 0648);
Fax: 086 513 8724
Please note that in terms of Chapter 7 of the NEMA Environmental Impact Assessment
Regulations NG R. 543 gazetted in 2010, parties wishing to appeal any aspect of DEAs
decision to grant the EA must lodge a notice to appeal with the Minister within 20 days of
the date of the EA, by means of one of the following;

www.asametals.co.za

ZERO HARM HONESTY TEAMWORK CARE

By Post: Private Bag x 447, Pretoria, 0001 or

By Hand: Environmental House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria

OWNERSHIP

Appeals must be submitted in writing to: Mr Z Hassam, Director: Appeals and Legal
Review of the Department of Environmental Affairs at the above mentioned addresses.
Mr Hassam can be contacted at:
Tel: 012 3999 356;
Email: AppealsDirector@environment.gov.za

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NEWS

Itirele Primary wins big

with Collect-A-Can
Itirele Primary School in Praktiseer mean business when they
start a project. This school has just won R25 000 in the CollectA-Can Schools Competition. It is the second consecutive year
that theyve achieved this.
The fund raising committe of the school is very proud of this.
The school managed to collect 608 000 cans during 2014. They
also received money as monthly prizes in the months they were
the school with the most collected cans.
Below are the proud teachers with the trophy and certificates the
school received.

Platinum Gazettes office will be closing for the festive season.

We open again on 5 January 2015.

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NUUS

Helping rural communities

improve access to water
Christmas came early for the community of Kgautswane and
surrounding villages. They were donated more than 200 water
tanks and hippo rollers with the aim to alleviate the daily struggle
of carrying water on their heads.
The project is internationally recognised and is linked to Nelson
Mandela who during his tenure wholly supported it. He once
appealed all organisations to support the project as it positively
changing the lives of millions of South Africans.
According to Grant Gibbs who is the executive director of the
project, they mostly help women and children as they are the
ones who endure the burden of transporting water. The Hippo
Roller enable them to transport more water, more easily and
in less time from water points that are often located far from
their homes. We achieved this by partnering with like minded
organisations and individuals who feel compelled to share their
wealth with poorer communities he said.
Women, children and elderly people are mostly the ones forced
to fetch and carry water to their homes. Water points are often
about 1 - 10 km away. It is time consuming to collect water
requiring multiple trips. Water is heavy and carrying water on
the head can cause neck and spinal injuries.

The Water Roller is the solution to these as it allows a person to collect

5 times more water than a single bucket by simply rolling it along the
ground (pulling or pushing it).
The Hippo Water Roller is effective in the following;
Carries 90 litres of water; Last longer (5 to 7 years); Durable-designed
to use in tough terrains; Weight of water is borne on the ground and
distributed over a wide rolling surface; The wide rolling surface helps
compact soil to minimise erosion unlike narrow wheelbarrows; Improves
hygiene and health; Empower women and children; More time to
attending school for better education.
The 202 water rollers and tanks were distributed through the
Kgautswane Thusong Service Centre and received by Clara Masinga
who is the centre manager
and founder of the centre.
She
encouraged
the
community to look after the
water tankers and not misuse
them.
(Article and photographs:
Doc Marebane)

Eastern Limb Mines &

Sekhukhune District Executive Mayors Race

Keeping athletes hydrated

Twickenham Platinum Mine
hosted a waterpoint during the
Eastern Limb Mines &
Sekhukhune District Executive
Mayors Race on 6 December
2014.
The team provided athletes
with ice cold water saches and
energy drinks.
Twickenham Platinum
believes in Zero Harm and
promotes the well-being of
their employees and communities - that is why an event
such as this race receives
whole hearted support from
the Mine.

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SPORT
Athetes win big
Athletes walked away with big prize money in the annual Eastern Limb
Mines & Sekhukhune District Executive Mayors road race.
A total of 146 athletes competed in the 10km race and 152 in the 21km
race. The 21km started a short distance from Penge and the finish was at
the CN Phatudi campus of the Sekhukhune FET College.
Stephen Mokoka was die winner in the mens open race. He walked away
with R15000. Lucky Mohale was second and he won R8000. Joel Mmone
came third and he won R5000.Johannes Kekana was the first veteran to
cross the line and Francis Makuka the first masters athlete. Thabang
Mosiako was the first junior to finish. The women received the same prize
money. Their winners were Alicen Manake, Thozama April (second) and
Nobuhle Mahlangu (third). Thabita Tsatsa was the first veteran and Mary
Mivelase the first master. Margaret Boshoe was the first grand master to
cross the line. Thandi Sehohle was the first junior to finish.
Mr Remember Mmbengwa from Dwarsrivier Mine encouraged the athletes
to join the various clubs at the mines. He told them that most clubs have
community runners or community sporting participants. The mines are also
supporting events like the race because they want the communities
surrounding them to be healthy.